Q38 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2024 (23 May Shift 1) · Chemistry
Toluene on reaction with the reagent X gave Y , which dissolves in $\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$ and when reacted with $\mathrm{Br}_2 / \mathrm{Fe}$ gave Z . What are X and Z ?
- A

- B

- C

- Correct answerD

Solution

Carboxylic acid is meta-directing group.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.